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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Program seeks volunteer writing coaches
Writing Coaches of Montana seeks community members in Flathead County to participate in its coaching program with the mission of helping local students improve their writing skills.
Daines, Rosendale recognize Biden victory in wake of siege
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale have recognized Joe Biden as the president-elect after months of casting doubt on the legitimacy of the election.
Kalispell businessman tapped to lead state Commerce Dept.
Scott Osterman, senior director of business unit operations at Applied Materials in Kalispell, has been nominated by Gov. Greg Gianforte to lead the Montana Department of Commerce.
Beloved Kila boy loses battle with rare condition
The Kila boy whose battle against aplastic anemia had rallied tens of thousands to his cause succumbed to the illness early Monday morning in a Denver hospital.
C-Falls man dies in Sunday evening crash
A Columbia Falls man died in a two-vehicle traffic crash Sunday evening on U.S. 2 in Hungry Horse.
Painter creates harmonious interiors with faux finishes
All Kim Brubaker needs are brushes, paints, and reference materials to make ordinary household items blend into their surroundings.
Kalispell council getting close to vote on accessory dwelling units
Accessory dwelling units will top the agenda at the Kalispell City Council’s work session tonight as the council finalizes its work on an amendment to allow the dwellings in certain areas of the city.
Conservation groups oppose large clear cuts proposed near Bigfork
Two conservation groups have taken issue with large clear-cut openings that have been proposed by Flathead National Forest officials as part of a sprawling forest management project in the Crane Mountain area near …
Room to grow: Special Ed Co-op grateful for larger building
After relocating to 305 Third Ave. E. in Kalispell more than a year ago, Flathead Special Education Cooperative staff and students have settled into the more s…
Local sales surge for firearms, ammo
An election year with massive political unrest and a surging pandemic created the perfect storm for firearms and ammunition producers and retailers in 2020 as …
Work camps considered for West Glacier
The Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee has devised new language that would allow “work camps” in the West Glacier region to house summer employees.
North Valley Hospital: Board to consider name change
The North Valley Board of Directors is expected to convene at the end of January to vote on a possible name change for North Valley Hospital after Kalispell Re…
Gianforte plan wouldn't use pot revenue for public lands, vets
Montana voters moved to legalize recreational marijuana in November after being told that tax revenue from pot sales would be used for public lands, veterans' …
Lost Trail easement near Marion finalized
Another large swath of timberland in Northwest Montana will remain open to the public in perpetuity after groups finalized the purchase of the Lost Trail Conservation Easement.
Is it time to hunt grizzly bears?
It’s been 30 years since Montana held a hunting season for grizzly bears, but as their numbers increase in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, the day w…